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Canadiens provide official timeline on Jake Evans injury. Evans will be out long term, but the Canadiens have dodged a bullet.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Will miss 4-6 weeks Evans (lower body) is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks, the team announced Saturday.

Impact Evans was already on injured reserve after suffering the injury Dec. 20. He has five goals and 10 points in 34 appearances this season. His absence might lead to Sammy Blais being in the lineup regularly. When Evans is healthy, he should resume his middle-six role.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR Evans (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact The Canadiens recalled Sammy Blais from AHL Laval in a corresponding move. Evans suffered the injury in Saturday's 4-0 win over Pittsburgh. He will miss at least the next two games, starting with Sunday's rematch against the Penguins, after moving to injured reserve. Evans has five goals, 10 points, 34 shots on net, 24 blocked shots and 44 hits through 34 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting road trip Evans (lower body) won't be with the Canadiens for their game in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Evans was injured Saturday and will undergo further evaluation. The Canadiens don't have any extra forwards available, so it's possible Jayden Struble will draw into the lineup as a seventh defenseman instead. Evans' status for the rest of the road trip, which wraps around the holiday break, has yet to be determined. Phillip Danault (illness) is expected to link up with the team in Boston after being traded from the Kings on Friday and could step in for Evans in Tuesday's contest against the Bruins.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains lower-body injury Evans suffered a lower-body injury and won't return to Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.

Impact Evans logged just 1:57 of ice time across three shifts before exiting the game. The Canadiens would be down to 11 healthy forwards if Evans isn't an option for Sunday's rematch in Pittsburgh, so Montreal might recall someone from the minors.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pregame vs. PIT: Evans | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans addresses the media ahead of Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Bell Centre

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • NHL.COM

Pregame media ops | FULL PRESS CONFERENCES

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Postgame vs. EDM: Evans | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans addresses the media following Sunday's 4-1win over to the Edmonton Oilers at the Bell Centre

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • NHL.COM

Lights the lamp in loss Evans scored a goal, put two shots on net, served two PIM and dished out three hits in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Rangers.

Impact Evans helped triple Montreal's lead in the opening period Saturday with the team's third goal across three and a half minutes. With the twine finder, the 29-year-old winger is up to five goals, nine points, 34 shots on net, 42 hits and 23 blocks through 30 games this season. He is currently centering the team's third line and has continued to provide all-around stat coverage. There are likely better options for higher-end scoring in fantasy, but Evans should continue to be a steady source of category coverage when he's in the lineup.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame @ NYR: Evans | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans addresses the media following Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • NHL.COM

Miller scores 2, including OT winner, as Rangers beat Canadiens 5-4

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Back in action Saturday Evans (personal) will return to the lineup against the Rangers on Saturday.

Impact Evans missed one game due to personal reasons. He has four goals and four assists in 29 games this season. Jared Davidson will come out of the lineup with the return of Evans.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Evans will miss Thursday's game against Pittsburgh for personal reasons.

Impact Evans is expected to rejoin the Canadiens in New York, which leaves the door open for him to return Saturday versus the Rangers. He has four goals and eight points in 29 appearances in 2025-26. Owen Beck is likely to draw into the lineup Thursday due to Evans' absence.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame media ops | FULL PRESS CONFERENCES

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Postgame vs. WPG: Evans | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans addresses the media following Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets at the Bell Centre

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • NHL.COM

WPG@MTL: Comrie with a great save against Jake Evans | Winnipeg Jets Eric Comrie (WPG) makes a save against Jake Evans (MTL) at 05:16 of the Game

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • NHL.COM

Adds insurance goal Evans scored a goal on three shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Friday's 4-1 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Evans continues to chip in a decent amount of supporting offense. He has three goals and three helpers over his last 10 outings while filling a middle-six role. The 29-year-old forward is up to four goals, eight points, 28 shots on net, 31 hits, 19 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-11 rating through 23 contests this season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens extend winning streak to 3 games with a 4-1 win over the Golden Knights

Cole Caufield had a goal and assist to extend his point streak to six games, and the Montreal Canadiens handed the slumping Vegas Golden Knights a 4-1 loss on Friday

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Canadiens' Evans Capitalizes On Marner's Turnover vs. Golden Knights

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Florian Xhekaj set to make his Canadiens debut vs. Maple Leafs Jakub Dobes will start in goal for Habs and Jake Evans will be in the lineup after it was determined he didn't suffer a concussion.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Good to go Evans (undisclosed) will be in the lineup against Toronto on Saturday, according to Eric Engels of Sportsnet.

Impact Evans left Thursday's 8-4 loss to Washington after receiving a high hit from Tom Wilson. The 29-year-old Evans didn't experience any concussion symptoms and won't miss additional time due to the incident. He has contributed three goals, six points, 24 shots on net, 17 blocked shots and 26 hits in 20 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pregame vs. TOR: Evans | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans addresses the media ahead of Saturday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • NHL.COM

Exits Thursday's contest Evans sustained an undisclosed injury and won't finish Thursday's game versus the Capitals.

Impact Evans' injury puts the Canadiens' center depth in a dire position, as the team is already missing Kirby Dach (foot) and Alex Newhook (ankle). The 29-year-old Evans was rocked on a hit by Tom Wilson late in the second period of Thursday's game. More information on Evans' status should be available prior to Saturday's home game versus the Maple Leafs. Montreal will likely have to make a roster move if Evans is forced to miss time.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets shortie in loss Evans scored a shorthanded goal, added two PIM and doled out three hits in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Bruins.

Impact Evans has two goals and an assist over his last five games. The 29-year-old could be poised for more ice time in the near future as Alex Newhook (ankle) is out for four months and Kirby Dach (foot) is set to miss at least six weeks, depleting the Canadiens' options at center. Evans is at five points, 22 shots on net, 24 hits, 17 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-11 rating over 18 appearances. He doesn't have a ton of offense in his game, but he's strong enough as a two-way forward to handle second-line minutes if necessary.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game Highlights: Boston Bruins at Montreal Canadiens

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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